Purpose – This paper critically reviews the role and function of the corporate board and finds that boards of directors that have a leadership role in corporate strategic planning go beyond merely caring for shareholder interests and take a proactive role in the success of the business. They...

ch. 1. How much has corporate governance achieved so far? What benefits can be demonstrated -- ch. 2. The global pattern of corporate governance. Different approaches and cultures; winners and losers -- ch. 3. What drives corporate governance? What resists it, and why? -- ch. 4. How can human...